Sexual Addiction Screening Quiz

Use this brief screening measure to help you determine if you might need to see a mental health professional for diagnosis and treatment of a sexual addiction.

Instructions: This is a screening measure to help you determine whether you might have a problem with sexual addiction that needs professional attention. This screening measure is not designed to make a diagnosis of a sexual addiction or take the place of a professional diagnosis or consultation. For each item, indicate the extent to which it is true, by checking the appropriate box next to the item.

I am a year old Female / Male / Other

1. Do you purchase sexually explicit magazines?

No Sometimes Regularly

2. Are you preoccupied with sex?

No Yes

3. Do you feel that your sexual behavior is abnormal?

No Sometimes Regularly

4. Does your spouse ever complain about your sexual behavior?

No Sometimes Often

5. Do you often feel badly about your sexual behavior?

Not at all Somewhat Very much

6. Do you hide aspects of your sexual behavior from your partner?

No Sometimes Often

7. Has your sexual behavior ever interfered with your family life?

No Yes

8. Have you been unable to stop your sexual behavior even though you know it’s inappropriate?

No Yes

Adapted from the book, “Don’t Call It Love: Recovery From Sexual Addiction” by P.J. Carnes (1991). All rights reserved. For personal, educational or research use only; other use may be prohibited by law.

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